Tornado Damages Homes and Uproots Trees in Virginia Beach
A storm that passed over Virginia Beach on Sunday evening brought one confirmed tornado and caused damage to multiple homes close to the coast, the authorities said.
The tornado went through the Fort Story area in northeastern Virginia Beach just before 6 p.m., said Mike Montefusco, a forecaster with the National Weather Service in Wakefield, Va.
The tornado’s exact path will be confirmed through a survey on Monday.
Damage was reported to at least 12 homes as of early Sunday evening, said Tiffany Russell, a spokeswoman for the city of Virginia Beach. No injuries were reported.
Emergency crews patrolled the area in a bus and picked up residents who needed transportation to a shelter, which was being set up at the Great Neck Recreation Center. Residents also reported gas leaks.
Source: The New York Times
